Fuel and energy prices increase pressure on California's climate goals
As California regulators prepare for a massive update to the state's signature climate program, they face growing pushback from lawmakers…
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Contributor: Why health care is so expensive in the United States and what to do about it
The United States healthcare system consistently ranks as the most expensive in the developed world. It is not expensive, as…
Contributor: Congress may finally touch the third rail of American politics
Its representatives may finally seize the dreaded “third rail” of American politics. When Social Security and Medicare trust funds run…
The financial engine behind the malaise of millennials and generation Z
For years, pointing out the obvious was considered impolite: America's largest and most distorting transfer of wealth does not flow…
Contributor: The real reason Republicans shut down the government
A deep-rooted partisan divide has shut down the United States federal government for what is now the longest period in…
Supreme Court blocks order to cover SNAP benefits, for now
The Supreme Court temporarily blocked an order Friday night that would have forced the government to replenish the nation's largest…
Contributor: By relaxing standards, the FDA is doing rare disease patients a disservice
If you're facing a serious illness, you better hope it's not rare. After an often tortuous path to diagnosis, people…
Letters to the editor: Bill to ban traps of glue must be checked for the good of animals
August 20, 2025 9 am pt To the editor: What disappointing that the chamber conservation, research and biotechnology subcommitte“Adorable owl…
Doctors and experts recommend walking 10,000 steps per day
The magic number appears in smart watches, physical conditioning applications and office passage challenges. For many, reaching 10,000 steps in…
John Mellencamp 'embarrassed' in Pacers-Knicks. CULPE PAT MCAFEE
The legendary rocker and the native of Indiana John Mellencamp apologized on Thursday “on behalf of most of the Hoosiers”…